Client
Gatan Marayu Foundation
Service name
Website Revamp and Donation Architecture Upgrade
BACKGROUND
Gatan Marayu Foundation (GMF) meaning “Shield of Orphans” in Hausa stands as a beacon of hope for vulnerable children across Kano State, Nigeria. Since 2008, the Foundation has been at the forefront of providing access to quality education for orphans and underserved children. Officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in both Kano and Abuja, GMF was founded by four expatriates united by a vision to offer long-term, life-changing opportunities to children who need them the most.
Each year, GMF sponsors about 250 students across 13 private schools in Kano through full educational scholarships. Their work is strengthened by strategic collaborations with schools, community leaders, and grassroots organizations ensuring children not only receive an education, but are placed on a path toward hope, dignity, and economic opportunity.
As GMF’s impact expanded, the need for a modern, reliable, and mission-aligned digital presence became essential. Recognizing this, Kwuva Inc stepped in to rebuild the Foundation’s digital infrastructure and restore a strong online identity that reflects its credibility and humanitarian mission.
PROBLEM
GMF encountered critical digital challenges that undermined its ability to communicate its mission, engage donors, and manage inquiries effectively. The loss of their previous website resulted in a substantial setback. The major issues identified were:
- Lost Digital Footprint: The previous website became inaccessible, causing broken links, donor confusion, and a complete loss of search visibility. This threatened donor trust and hindered outreach efforts locally and internationally.
- Outdated Temporary Website: The replacement site did not reflect GMF’s professionalism or the depth of its humanitarian work. This inconsistency weakened the Foundation’s online trust and reduced engagement from new donors and potential partners.
- No Functional Donation System: With supporters both in Nigeria and abroad, the absence of a seamless donation platform—especially one supporting Naira and Dollar payments—limited the Foundation’s fundraising potential.
- Non-Functional Contact Forms: Broken or unreliable inquiry forms made communication difficult for partners, volunteers, guardians, and supporters seeking to connect with GMF.
These challenges underscored the urgent need for a complete digital overhaul that would restore GMF’s visibility, support fundraising, and strengthen communication.
OUR SOLUTION
Kwuva Inc executed a full digital recovery and transformation for Gatan Marayu Foundation. The first step involved restoring their digital presence by redirecting all traffic from the old domain to the newly rebuilt platform ensuring returning donors and partners were not lost.
A complete website revamp followed, resulting in a modern, intuitive, and mission-driven platform that clearly communicates the Foundation’s story, impact, and ongoing work. The revamped design emphasizes transparency, trust, and accessibility, giving users a refined experience aligned with the Foundation’s humanitarian values.
To support global fundraising efforts, Kwuva Inc integrated a dual-currency donation system supporting both Naira and US Dollars. Additionally, we implemented a smart calculation system that adds payment gateway fees automatically, guaranteeing that GMF receives the full donation amount intended by donors.
All communication forms were rebuilt to ensure consistent, reliable message delivery strengthening engagement with community partners, volunteers, and international supporters.
This digital transformation has re-established GMF’s online credibility, expanded its fundraising capacity, and strengthened the Foundation’s ability to continue transforming the lives of vulnerable children across Kano State.
OUTCOME
100%
Successful redirection of all traffic from the old domain to the new website, restoring donor access and search continuity.
3x
Increase in successful online donations within the first two weeks of relaunch.
0%
Loss of donation value thanks to automated fee adjustment that ensures GMF receives the exact intended amount.
75%
Improvement in overall contact form reliability and successful inquiries.
Testimonial
“When we lost our old website, it felt like losing our voice. Kwuva Inc restored that voice with a clean, modern platform that truly represents our mission. Donations now flow smoothly, our forms work perfectly, and we can confidently reach our supporters again. This wasn’t just a website rebuild it was the restoration of our digital lifeline.”
Executive Team, Gatan Marayu Foundation
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